Death of seven cyclists in traffic accidents in first half of the year exceeds figure for whole of 2023, police say.
Hong Kong police ‘Flying Tigers’ unit vows to keep claws sharp after 50 years of missions
Hong Kong’s Special Duties Unit looks back on era of shoot-outs with armed criminals, but pledges to stay in top form to face new threats.
Hong Kong Olympic champion Vivian Kong to ‘take a break’ from fencing after 20-year career
Vivian Kong posts message to Instagram announcing decision to focus on other things, thanks ‘fencing family’ for support.
Hong Kong can not only survive, but thrive in the US-China rivalry
As a research hub, buffer zone and link between mainland China and the world, Hong Kong’s strengths can help it avoid being “kicked around”.
Hong Kong landlords bristle at proposed subdivided housing rules over redesign costs
Landlords of tiny living spaces say they’ll quit the business if new rules mean having to pay too much to fix defects.
Erasing Hong Kong
Paul French explores how Hong Kong's history is being revised and erased.
Why for Hong Kong’s depressed Gen Z, overcoming stigma and talking about emotions can help
With Hong Kong’s alarming rates of depression among young people, experts explain what’s fuelling the problem, and why verbalising emotions in therapy or just to family and friends, is important.
Hong Kong marine life under threat as scientists warn of more frequent coral bleaching
City records bleaching among local reefs, with one site seeing water temperatures rising to 30.7 degrees, higher than safe level for animals.
Hong Kong fencing queen Vivian Kong’s academic paper sparks debate after Olympic success
Kong’s 2021 master’s thesis credits Beijing’s ‘patriots-only’ overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system as putting city on the right path.
Hong Kong authorities issue heat warning as temperatures soar past 37 degrees Celsius
Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Temperatures in some parts of Hong Kong soared beyond 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit) on Saturday, prompting authorities to caution ...
Average salary for Hong Kong graduates up last year – but by smallest amount since 2021
Average annual salary for all new graduates hit HK$314,000 last year, a 3.6 per cent jump on 2022, but HKU leads the pack with HK$385,000.
How this Hong Kong village house got a maritime makeover, thanks to interior designer Jenny Perry
Mere steps from the sea and nestled in a country park, a lawyer’s weekend retreat enjoyed a maritime-themed redesign, thanks to interior designer Jenny Perry ...
Hong Kong reclaims 5,000 flats from well-off tenants with fancy cars, cross-border properties
About 5,000 Hong Kong public flats have been taken back over the past two years from “well-off tenants”, including those whose luxury cars exposed their financial situation and 12 others owning ...
Hong Kong’s Gen Z and millennial workers are quick to quit their jobs. Here’s why
Gen Z and millennial workers in Hong Kong frequently think about leaving their jobs, with most saying better financial support would help improve job satisfaction and productivity, according to a ...